an "L" shaped ruler for sewing and quilting? Or do I use one from the hardware store. That's what I've been using to square up my fabric yardage before I start any cutting. It's a heavy metal one.

Any ideas?

That's what I use, my late DH's square for cutting wood. No way will I be able to ruin THIS one!!! After I washed it, worked nicely and it is good for such a LONG piece of fabric.

That's a good question, never thought about using one from the hardware store.

I got one at Harbor Freight!

I also bought a L ruler from the hardware store to use for apparel pattern making - it is a bit ackward. The first site is for a light weight alunimum one and the second site is for the apparel sewing-much more expensive. Since I sew a lot of garments, I invested in the second one that also has other rulers for pattern making.

http://sewtrue.com/Store/L-Square-P237.html - turn your vol. down-this site has annoying music

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=263602_304652

Well, maybe not so dumb after all, huh?

Now to find that elusive mini crossed shaped ruler for centering!!

I use the 2-ruler method that I saw on a quilt show one time.

Line up your long ruler in the north/south direction, and then use a smaller/chunky ruler (mine is 6x9) in the east/west direction. Works for me.

so creative

I am such an A type personality, I want things just so!! Drive ME crazy sometimes and that's bad!!

Seems like it wouldn't be too difficult to make and sell us quilters an L-shaped ruler like the carpenter rulers.